Conflict● ElevatedAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 3:28 PM
UAE issues alert warning of 'potential missile threats'
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en]
Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.
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